Biology at McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
McKendree University graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McKendree University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 360 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $59,296 | $58,941 | #391 | $39,327 |
| 361 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $59,249 | $62,471 | #264 | $35,955 |
| 362 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $59,249 | $53,913 | #579 | $36,140 |
| 363 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $59,238 | $58,201 | #419 | $31,678 |
| 364 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $59,231 | $62,452 | #266 | $23,080 |
| 365 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $59,231 | $61,633 | #288 | $23,080 |
| 366 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $59,229 | $53,895 | #580 | $34,358 |
Other Majors at McKendree University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,916 | $73,156 | #716 of 966 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $69,002 | $45,899 | #107 of 126 |
| Marketing | $65,696 | $34,872 | #279 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $63,519 | $49,505 | #135 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,361 | $55,313 | #688 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,173 | $43,339 | #751 of 1176 |
| Biopsychology | $58,057 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,784 | $31,259 | #325 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,428 | $40,015 | #223 of 462 |
| Mathematics | — | $51,157 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $43,707 | — |
| Psychology | $37,892 | $31,919 | #1003 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McKendree University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,678 one year after graduating and $59,238 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McKendree University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, McKendree University ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #419 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at McKendree University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,833.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.